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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks during the NFC head coaches availability at the NFL football meetings, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Four things we learned about Seahawks offseason at NFL meetings

Pete Carroll spoke about the rotation at safety, Bobby Wagner’s return and more.

 

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) waves to fans after an overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks during in an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Bobby Wagner returning to Seahawks on 1-year deal

The former Seattle star is reportedly heading back to the Pacific Northwest.

 

Ohio State football quarterback C.J. Stroud runs a drill at the school's NFL Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Seahawks contingent observes Ohio State’s Stroud, Smith-Njigba at pro day

Eight Seattle coaches and scouts made the trip to see the touted QB and projected first-round wide receiver.

 

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods (99) enters the field during player introductions before playing against the New York Jets in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle, Wash. Seahawks won 23-6. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

Seahawks release Al Woods, continue to reshape defensive line

The soon-to-be 36-year-old joins Shleby Harris and Quinton Jefferson as veteran linemen cut this offseason by Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods (99) enters the field during player introductions before playing against the New York Jets in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle, Wash. Seahawks won 23-6. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Seahawks reach deals with safety Love, linebacker Bush

Love’s agreement is worth up to $12 million over two years; former first-rounder Bush gets a one-year deal.

New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Seahawks bring back QB Lock, reach deal with C/G Brown

General manager John Schneider confirmed both agreements during his weekly radio show on KIRO-AM.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed looks on against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)

AP source: Jarran Reed returning to Seahawks on 2-year deal

Plus, the Seahawks officially release Shelby Harris and Quinton Jefferson and lose running back Rashaad Penny to the Eagles.

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed looks on against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) against the Kansas City Chiefs of an NFL football game Sunday, December 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)

Source: Seahawks reach deal with DL Dre’Mont Jones

The deal is reportedly for three years and up to $51 million for the 26-year-old disruptive interior defensive lineman.

Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) against the Kansas City Chiefs of an NFL football game Sunday, December 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the New York Jets , Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Jets 23-6. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Smith signing new contract a ‘great day’ for Seahawks

The newly extended QB had a chance to test the open market, but always wanted to stay in Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the New York Jets , Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Jets 23-6. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) reacts on his sack during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Seahawks have talked to Wagner, is a return imminent?

General manager John Schneider recently spoke to the ex-Seattle star, who is set to be released by the Los Angeles Rams next week.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) reacts on his sack during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Five things NFL combine showed from Seahawks’ point of view

Seattle could be in for a difficult decision should it decide to use its No. 5 overall pick.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates a touchdown run by running back Kenneth Walker III during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Seahawks announce new deal with quarterback Geno Smith

The 32-year-old, who threw 30 TD passes last season, is ‘gambling a little bit’ on himself with incentive-laden 3-year deal.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates a touchdown run by running back Kenneth Walker III during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Source: Seahawks, QB Geno Smith finalizing new multi-year deal

The new contract will reportedly be for 3 years and up to $105 million for the breakout signal-caller.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) watches play from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Sources: Seahawks interested in reunion with LB Wagner

League sources indicate Seattle would like to have linebacker Bobby Wagner back, but there’s much to work through.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) watches play from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Seahawks’ talks with Smith going in ‘right direction’

Coach Pete Carroll says the team continues to negotiate with Geno Smith, but they also have an ‘incredible’ chance to draft a young QB.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, throws his arm around injured quarterback Russell Wilson as they walk on the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Wilson denies report he wanted Seahawks to fire Carroll, Schneider

A blockbuster report from The Athetic alleges the now-Broncos QB asked ownership to fire the pair after the 2021 season.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, throws his arm around injured quarterback Russell Wilson as they walk on the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Commentary: Can Seahawks still make Adams trade pay off?

The former All-Pro safety has played in just 25 of 50 games for Seattle since being acquired, but is still just 27 years old.

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Seattle Seahawks place kicker Jason Myers (5) shakes hands with place holder Michael Dickson (4) after Myers' game-winning field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Seahawks position overview: Special teams core returning

The recent new contract for kicker Jason Myers mostly locks down a special teams group that was one of the best in the NFL.

Seattle Seahawks place kicker Jason Myers (5) shakes hands with place holder Michael Dickson (4) after Myers' game-winning field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
FILE - Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams gets set for a play during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Thursday, July 28, 2022 that the team will be without Adams for an unknown period of time after he left training camp to seek additional opinions for surgically repaired fingers on his left hand. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)

Seahawks position overview: Adams’ return could solidify safety

Barring more injuries, Seattle should enter 2023 with a trio of starting-caliber players at the safety position.

FILE - Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams gets set for a play during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Thursday, July 28, 2022 that the team will be without Adams for an unknown period of time after he left training camp to seek additional opinions for surgically repaired fingers on his left hand. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
FILE - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) runs with the ball during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Smith are the finalists for AP Comeback Player of the Year. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Seahawks QB Geno Smith wins AP Comeback Player of the Year

Seattle’s Kenneth Walker finishes 2nd in top offensive rookie voting and Tariq Woolen finishes 3rd for top defensive rookie.

FILE - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) runs with the ball during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Smith are the finalists for AP Comeback Player of the Year. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)